Peace Plea Clash Drives German War Push Into Russia
In reports from Petrograd and Berlin the war fronts expand as Germany continues to advance into great Russia after occupying Dvinsk and Lutsk. German officials condemn Bolshevik pacific intents while signaling a hard line for peace terms and warning that Russia’s signatures on any treaty are not yet secured.
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Great Russia
Dvina
Dvinsk
Germany
von Skuehlmann
Reichstag
Dyinsk
Petrograd
Lenine
Trotzky
Russia
Amsterdam
von Kuehlmann
Teace
Reichstag Jain Committee
Berlin
London
German War Office
Riga-Petrograd
Inzcen
Dvrinsk
Lutsk
Rovno
U S Seaplane Shot Down In Flame Fight
Washington February 20 Vice Admiral Sims told the navy department that the American seaplane in which Ensign Albert Dalton Sturtevant was the second pilot was shot down in flames, German reports claiming ten enemy planes attacked the machine.
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Washington, D. C
Sims
Navy Department
Albert Dalton Sturtevant
Sturtevant
Freight Embargos Put in Effect East of Omaha
Omaha Feb 20 Freight agents report an embargo on all freight east of Omaha except foodstuffs and munitions to relieve congestion in eastern terminals. The embargo aims to free thousands of cars, move corn from storage, and is expected to continue until yards are cleared. Receipts at central west markets have risen 25 to 50 percent due to government corn movement.
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Omaha
Nab
Omaha Railroad
Kansas
Central West
Low Point of Allied Shipping Passed Ahead of Schedule
Washington Feb. 20 That the low point of available allied shipping was passed two or three weeks earlier than officials expected was announced today. Factors contributing to rising tonnage include better anti submarine results, deliveries from American shipyards, transfer of neutral shipping, improved harbor defenses in France, and easier unloading of transports. If labor troubles do not hinder production and anti submarine efforts continue, tonnage should steadily increase through the year. Labor factor is principal in maintaining production.
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Washington, D. C
France
Earthquake Devastation Reported Across Chinese Districts
Reports from Amor China dated February 20 indicate hundreds killed and extensive destruction from last Wednesday s quake. Two hundred deaths recorded in Swatow with many buildings destroyed or damaged across Chong Chow Fu and delta towns. Further casualty details were not yet tabulated.
Lloyd George Surmounts Crisis Over Robertson Split
Premier Lloyd George defends Versailles council reforms and strong American influence as the government weathered a crisis sparked by Gen. Robertson's retirement. Derby says Robertson resigned over a rejected war scheme while papers largely approve the Versailles agreement despite ongoing criticism.
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London
Lloyd George
Westminster
Robertson
Imperial General Staff
House of Commons
Versailles Council
House
Versailles
Gen. Robertson
War Office
France
Earl of Derby
House of Lords
Press London
Asbeith
Austin Chamberlain
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Grip of Giants Expected Daily on West Front
Washington reports steady Allied and German preparations for a long anticipated west front offensive. Baker notes both sides silent yet ready, with German shock units trained for mobile warfare and untrained troops facing tougher tactical obstacles. Patrols clash along Lorraine while Champagne sees French American artillery work with French forces.
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Washington, D. C
Baker
Russia
Italy
Lorraine
Nor 5
Champagne
Butte-du-Mesnil
Chemin-des- Dames
Reims
Alsace
Bezonvaux
Date of Second Draft Not Set Yet Awaited by Congress
Washington February 20 Secretary Baker said no date has been set for the second draft while Congress considers amendments to base the apportionment and authorize calling skilled workers from industry and agriculture. The first draft increments will move to camps this week and local boards may forward replacements as needed.
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Washington, D. C
Baker
Congress
National Guard
Amd
National Army
Attempt on Life of Duma Member in Petrograd
Feb 8 report confirms an attack on former State Duma chairman Michael Vladimirovitch Rodzianko in Petrograd. He and his coachman were lightly wounded after several shots. In related activity, about 150 suspects were arrested in a plot to kidnap Nikolai Lenine.
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Duma
Lenine
Petrograd
Michael Vladimirovitch Rodzianko
State Duma
Rodzianko
Nikolai Lenine
Farewell Banquet for Fifty-Eight Local Selectees
In Cedar Falls 58 registrants from Black Hawk county bound for Camp Dodge will attend a 6 pm Friday farewell banquet at Maccabee hall hosted by local residents. A public subscription for the event was begun this morning.
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Cedar Falls
Black Hawk County
Camp Dodge
Maccabee Hall
Ships Come First Declares Hoover
In a statement Hoover urged patriotic skilled workers to enroll in the public service reserve to help build ships. He said increased food production and substitutions will not help unless ships for sending food across the Atlantic are available.
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Washington, D. C
Hoover
Public Service Reserve
Athantic
Medicine Hat Hatches Another Bad Cold Open
Chicago to Medicine Hat cold wave grinds on with zero readings across the region. Area reports show temperatures plunging to well below zero in multiple states and provinces, while the forecast hints at no midweek warmup.
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Medicine Hat
Chicago
Rocky
Appalachian Mountains
Medicing Hat
Alberta
Middle States
Bismarck
N. J
Devils N.D
Duluth
Seanaba. Mich
Havre, Mont
Marquette Mich
St. Paul
Winnipes
Charles City
Nes Moines Dehuque
Valentine
Neb
Omaha
Sioux City
Federal Mediator to Visit Homes of Stockyards Workers
Chicago February 20 Judge Sam Alscheler an arbitrator named by Secretary of Labor Wilson visits the stockyards workers' homes to hear the dispute between packers and their employer. A Swift & Co representative may be called at tomorrow's session. Workers seek an eight hour day higher wages and equal pay for women. Twelve smaller packers today join the agreement by the big five to abide by the wages and hours decision.
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Chicago
Sam Alscheler
Wamen
Wilson
Swift & Coe
Alschuler
Deferred Draft for Railroad Workers Under Discussion
Washington February 20. Deferred draft classification for railroad employees is under discussion between the department and the railroad administration. The War Department objects to uniform exemption and favors individual consideration of dispensability. The railroad administration argues many workers are not indispensable and local boards may deny deferred classification to thousands. About 600,000 railroad workers are of draft age, with fewer than 200,000 likely affected.
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Washington, D. C
Department
Railroad Administration
War Department
Tallroad
Allied Aviators Raid Prussian Town of Treves
Amsterdam reports entente aviators bombed Treves in the Rhenish Prussian area. Dispatch says bombs damaged property, with no military targets hit. Treves, a 45,000 inhabitant city on the Moselle, lies about 36 miles from the French border.
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Amsterdam
Ententa
Treves
Cologne
Moselle
A.M. E. Church Holds Annual Meeting Tonight
African Methodist Episcopal church announces its annual meeting and election of officers for today at 7 30 p m Members are urged to attend as important business will be transacted. Drink Buck. “First for Thirst.” ads
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African Methodist Episcopal Church
Double Profits on Foodstuffs Rapped
Washington reports condemnations of excess profits by wholesalers in food markets. The Food Administration criticizes two wholesale or two retail markups on the same lot and urges sales only with state administrator consent and shared wholesale profits.
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Washington, D. C
The
Food Administration
German Patrol, Air Raids Mark Front Activity
German patrols ambushed American lines with light casualties as American artillery responded. Allied air forces claim 39 German planes shot down, British pilots down 57, with raids on Lorraine and Belgian targets by British naval air units. French reports note three German raids repulsed near Quincy wood and Vauquois, while Champagne and Vosges saw heavy fighting.
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Arras-St. Quentin
Champagne
Verdun
Entente
German Lorraine
Belgium
Iee-4
Berlin
Associated Press
France
Garmans
London
Arleux-en-Gohelle
Lens
Arleux-en-Gobelie
Winschach
Paris
Quincy Wood
Courcy
Vauquois
Butte-du-Mesnil
Vosges
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Ralph Slippy
A.M. E. Church
San Felice
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